Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas: A New Expression Of Interest System

On April 30, 2015, the Canadian province of Manitoba opened its Skilled Worker Overseas stream as part of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) for Canadian immigration. This stream operates on an “Expression of Interest” model. Successful applicants can obtain a nomination and then proceed to apply for Canadian permanent residence. While the new MPNP Skilled Worker Overseas stream shares similarities with aspects of Canada’s federal immigration system, there are also important differences in how the two systems operate.

Mantioba PNP

The MPNP Skilled Worker Overseas stream targets candidates with ties to Manitoba and a particular desire to settle in that province; whereas the federal government’s economic immigration programs, administered through the Express Entry application management system, are for candidates wishing to settle in any of Canada’s provinces or territories, except the province of Quebec.

Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas

Similar to the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program, the Manitoba Skilled Worker overseas program uses a points-based system to assess candidates. Points are awarded for factors such as age, language proficiency, work experience, education and adaptability. Manitoba uses a unique point allocation system with a pass mark of 60, in contrast to the FSW program, which assigns points differently and has a pass mark of 67.

The important difference between the Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas stream and the FSW program is that the Manitoba stream requires a connection to Manitoba, while the FSW program is open to eligible applicants who may not necessarily have a relative in or connection to any part of Canada. According to the government of Manitoba, applicants for the Skilled Worker Overseas stream “must demonstrate an established connection to Manitoba either through the support of family members or friends, through previous education or work experience in the province, or through an Invitation to Apply received directly from the MPNP as part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.”

Manitoba Expression of Interest

Manitoba has implemented an Expression of Interest system that is an entirely separate system from Canada’s Express Entry application management system.

Candidates who are eligible for any of the streams under the MPNP, including, but not limited to, the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, may submit profiles into the Manitoba Expression of Interest pool. Candidates are ranked according to the unique MPNP Ranking Points system and are given a score out of a maximum of 1,000.

Canada’s federal Express Entry system ranks its candidates with a different Comprehensive Ranking System and gives a score out of 1,200. Similar to the federal Express Entry system, draws from the Manitoba pool will be conducted and the highest scoring candidates may be issued a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) for Canadian immigration through the MPNP. A federal Express Entry Invitation to Apply, on the other hand, is referred to as an ITA. After receiving an LAA, candidates will have only 60 days to submit a complete and accurate application to the province of Manitoba.

Risk Assessment Factors

In addition to assigning points in a different way than the federal Comprehensive Ranking System, the Manitoba Ranking System also contains a Risk Assessment section, where 100 points can actually be subtracted if a candidate demonstrates previous work, study, or a prior immigration application made to a Canadian province other than Manitoba. Another factor where a candidate can lose 100 points is if a candidate has a relative in another province and no close relative in Manitoba.

Immigrating to Manitoba

“For candidates with a connection to Manitoba through family or a friend, or through work or study experience in the province, this new version of the Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas stream is highly attractive,” says Attorney David Cohen.

“It is quite likely that competition within the Manitoba Ranking System, or pool, would be lesser than competition within the federal Express Entry pool. Candidates with that all-important Manitoba connection may have the opportunity to immigrate to a province with bountiful employment opportunities and an exceptional standard of living. More than 130,000 newcomers to Canada have made Manitoba their new home over the past decade.

“Individuals who may not be eligible to make an Expression of Interest to the Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas stream can take heart that the federal economic immigration programs are in full swing through Express Entry, and other Canadian provinces have created dynamic immigration streams over recent months.”

To find out if you are eligible for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, or any of over 60 Canadian immigration programs, please fill out afree online assessmenttoday.

My name Vimaljit Singh, having two year experience in procurement field in raw material, pass out post graduation, having age 25 year old, language know English having no knowledge of french, moreover having no relation in Manitoba, can i move for skilled work in Canada.

Sir,
I’m interested in the Canada immigrant program. Kindly assist me with the process flow and all relevant information in this regards.
Thank you very much and expecting your prompt response.
Michael.

Sir,
I’m interested in the Canada immigrant program. Kindly assist me with the process flow and all relevant information in this regards.
Thank you very much and expecting your prompt response.
Michael.

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Hello sir I am last 6 year live in itely as a cook in 3 star hotel kitchen as a 2ed cook. I have all paper for itely but I am interested move to Canada so ple tell me can I eligible to move Canada. Thank

Hello sir..m jasleen..actually I have blood sponsership from manitoba but its already sponsored to my cousin and his pr case is in process ..so when his case would be clear thn when my brother can sponsor me..immediate or after some months. Please guide me..

I would like to find out more on the next stage after the express entry application level. And how do i know that my application through express entry was fully successful? I am looking forward to come to Canada soon.
Thank you.

I have a welder trade certificate . i did arc and gas welder trade ITI .
i have too good experience of production welder.
i am working with a multinational company during 2008 in India , I’m interested to work in Canada pls tell a right way.

Glad to see uyour updated email every daday.i am a chef and having an experience of more then 4 years with 5star properties. I dnt have an relative in canada and would like to apply for monitoba programme. So please guide me how should I apply for this prog or either for express entry programme. Kindle reward me as soon as possible.

im an optometrist (with OD degree) in my country and i want to know if it is equivalent to masters degree in the MPNP or i should simply fill in ‘three or more years post secondry education’ as my highest educational qualification. i will appreviate a quick response to my mail as it will settle the confusion i have in filling the expression of interest form. thanks.

My name is asteway Gelagay I lived in Canada, province of Manitoba for almost eight years. Currently I’m living in Ethiopia. I am extremely interested to live in Canada permanently. I am very sure that I can fulfill the criterion the province of Manitoba expects from all potential applicants under this program. I returned to Ethiopia on September 30, 2014 because I didn’t obtain permanent residence status. As a result, it became very harder for me to attend my education. If I am eligible to apply under the Manitoba provincial nominee program, I have strong connection with Manitoba, it is very easy to secure entry level job for me. Even I have the opportunity/capacity to open my own business and hire two more people. Thanks in advance

Dear,
i am a civil engineer with more than 10 years of experience in the field of construction projects,i Have got CLB 5 in IELTS , my wife also got CLB 4 in IELTS ,i have a 1+ year old daughter , My age is 39 years, i have a friend in Winnipeg ,Manitoba ,can i get the opportunity to work and settle in Canada
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Hello sir,
I want to ask u about mannitoba pr system i have passed senior secondery education and i had diploma in mechanic motor vehicle. I will have 1 year apprentship in punjab rodways also. i have 4 year experience as a mechanic..plz sir can u tell me i can aplly manitoba pr

I am little confuse about the Quantity can get PR under Manitoba PNP program 2015.
What i understand there are 5500 nos of Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) will be issue for two category.
1st. Overseas skilled workers
2nd. Skilled workers in Manitoba

Actually i want to know the Exact number of LAA allocated to Overseas Skilled Workers
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours Sincerely,
Kuldeep

Hello sir
i want to ask about manitoba,I am a skilled worker from South Africa i have four years
experience of Rope Access, Welder, Painting, Signage, Window Cleaner,
Electronic technician. ,can i get the opportunity to work and settle in Canada –

My name is Aruna Saheed I have 3yrs diploma in urban an regionalplanning, I’ve already submitted my express of interest to Manitoba nominee which I got 571 point but the last draw for lowest rank in sept 9 2015 is 562 but i did not get letter of application to apply pls what should i do again to get letter in next draw.

I has applied in FSW in year 2008,but due to change in rules about requirements ,my money is returned back in 2009.now i am confused that in which status my previous application comes. 1 withdrawn
2 Not accepted
Also kindly tell me wheather by this my 100 points will be deducted or not
Thanks a lot

Hello, my names are NKURUNZIZA Philbert and I am now living in RWANDA. I am extremely interested to live in Canada permanently and work in Manitoba Province. I am very sure that I can fulfill the criteria the province of Manitoba expects from all potential applicants under this program (education and working experience). If I am eligible to apply under the Manitoba provincial nominee program, it is very easy to secure entry level job for me because I have a Bacholors degree in soil and environmental management and masters degree in agroforestry and soil management obtain from faculty of agriculture at National University of Rwanda and I have a working experience in development projects over than 5years of experience and I am 35 years old . Even I have the opportunity/capacity to open my own business and hire other more people. Thanks in advance. – I have Seen at: https://www.cicnews.com/2015/05/manitoba-skilled-worker-overseas-expression-interest-system-055196.html#sthash.gT91tJ5z.dpuf

sir,
I am a Mechanical Engineer with experience on servicing and maintenance of heavy duties machines. I want to relocate to Canada. Kindly assist me with the process flow and all relevant information.
Thanks,
James.

HI,
i am a heavy duty driver ,i have 10 yrs experience and i am graduate.my real sister is pr in canada.my age is 40.my wife also have a master degree and she has four yrs experience in teaching line .we have good english .so please guide me can i apply in federal skilled worker category in manitoba and can i get pr.
thanks,

Hi I am doing job in saloon . I have passed +2 class .After that I have done 1 year diplomA of beautician also 6 years experience .my age is 24 years. I have blood relation . 5 bands in ielts . At last I want to apply for Canada Winnipeg

Hi sir i live in edmonton and my younger sister live in ontrio. My one sister she is in india.She did master in english and one year diploma PGDCA.She has 5.5 band in english.She has 3 year’s teaching expercince.Is she eligibal to come to manitoba we don’t have any blood relation in manitoba please answer my emil i will look forward thanks.

Hi sir
I have applied for skilled worker oversease manitoba. I have rank 548 but I have not receive invite letter from pool draw eoi. I have done bsc it after that Mac I am doing computer facility form 5years and till now my occupation is college and vocational instructors pls guide me when I will be receive invite letter by mpnp pool draw

I have first cousin in Winnipeg. Should I pursue skilled worker overseas in Manitoba even if I have 2 brothers in Toronto and a refused Ontario federal immigration in 2001 and 2006( havn’t known the result).